征稿期刊

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

期刊级别

SSCI (JCR 2023)

IF 5.9

Q1 (MANAGEMENT 65/401)

征稿主题

Getting Out of the Box. Exploring the Competitive Forces Reshaping Global Supply Chains

细分领域

Global SC Networks: Since the 1980s, many supply chains have been purposefully designed to be global—and lean! Particularly since Covid-19, disruptions and persistent uncertainty gave rise to a need for more resilient and more local supply chains. What should the supply chain network of tomorrow look like?

Geopolitics: Geopolitics have also been part of the supply chain design process. That said, geopolitical rivalry and tension are at levels not seen in 40+ years. How can decision-makers navigate geopolitical currents through better supply chain design?

Government Intervention: Forces shaping new supply chains also arise from potential government intervention, from regulation to tariffs. How does (and should) government policy influence supply chain strategy and supply chain design?

Shifting the Entity of Competition: Over 15 years ago, BCG’s Harold Sirkin noted, “As the economy changes, as competition becomes more global, it's no longer company vs. company but supply chain vs. supply chain.” If indeed forces of globalization move us towards localization, the pool of available suppliers might become smaller, with supply chains becoming more overlapped. How will this idea of “competition through supply chains” change?

Technology: Technology has always influenced SC design. However, today, a variety of game-changing technologies —e.g., additive manufacturing, AI, autonomy, IoT, and robotics—are emerging. How will emerging technologies influence new supply chain designs of the future?

Tradeoffs: Risk and sustainability are now part of the calculus in supply chain design. Yet, tradeoffs exist among operational excellence, risk, and sustainability. How can and how should decision-makers manage the intersection of these decision drivers?

New Alliances: Given the scale and scope of changes, new forms of partnerships across geographies, entities, industries, and political views may emerge. How do such new partnerships and alliances influence supply chain strategies and structure?

重要时间

Submission Deadline: 15 January 2026